LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said that seven vehicles were involved in a crash that occurred near Ft. Apache and Flamingo Road Monday night.
"I arrived on scene and located chaos," police said.
The crash happened around 8:55 p.m., officers responded to the scene.
"There was vehicle debris for approximately a quarter mile down the roadway, white smoke coming from a transformer, 3 vehicles with major damage, airbags deployed and multiple other vehicles with minor to moderate damage."
Police said a bus stop was demolished, a fire hydrant and parked cars were hit, light poles and power lines were sparking and power was knocked out.
The investigation revealed a Corvette C8 and a Toyota Supra were racing more than 100 miles per hour according to witnesses, failed to stop at a red light, and crashed. One person was taken to the hospital.
Police arrested a 25-year-old identified as Joshau Daya. Daya is charged with multiple crimes including reckless driving, participating in a speed contest, and disregard for the safety of a person and property.
"This could have easily ended someone's life," said LVMPD in a tweet.
Joshau Daya, 25, was arrested and charged with multiple crimes including reckless driving, participating in a speed contest, and disregard for the safety of a person and property.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) October 19, 2022
DO NOT race on our roads. This easily could have ended someone's life.
LLV221000066173 pic.twitter.com/esm7LQRDfN
